Goatheads Set for Historic Opening Night on October 16
The New Mexico Goatheads will make franchise history on Friday, October 16 at 7 p.m. with the team’s inaugural home opener at the Rio Rancho Events Center.
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One year after being announced as an ECHL expansion team, the New Mexico Goatheads look back on key milestones and the progress leading up to their inaugural season.
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Goatheads + Isleta Resort & Casino Announce Multi-Year Partnership
New Mexico Goatheads announce Isleta Resort & Casino as the presenting sponsor of the team’s inaugural season, marking a multi-year partnership ahead of puck drop this October.
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New Mexico Goatheads Announce Multi-Year Affiliation with Colorado Avalanche
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — The New Mexico Goatheads announced Friday a multi-year NHL affiliation agreement with the Colorado Avalanche as the Goatheads prepare for their inaugural 2026–27 ECHL season.“This partnership is about opportunity and growth,” said Jared Johnson, general manager of the New...
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Meet Billy, the official mascot of your New Mexico Goatheads.
Meet Billy, the official mascot of your New Mexico Goatheads.
The New Mexico Goatheads will make franchise history on Friday, October 16 at 7 p.m. with the team’s inaugural home opener at the Rio Rancho Events Center.
One year after being announced as an ECHL expansion team, the New Mexico Goatheads look back on key milestones and the progress leading up to their inaugural season.
New Mexico Goatheads announce Isleta Resort & Casino as the presenting sponsor of the team’s inaugural season, marking a multi-year partnership ahead of puck drop this October.
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — The New Mexico Goatheads announced Friday a multi-year NHL affiliation agreement with the Colorado Avalanche as the Goatheads prepare for their inaugural 2026–27 ECHL season.“This partnership is about opportunity and growth,” said Jared Johnson, general manager of the New...
Meet Billy, the official mascot of your New Mexico Goatheads.
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Friday,
October 16th, 2026
Inaugural Opening Night | 6,000 Glow Stick Giveaway
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Be there for the first game in New Mexico Goatheads history on Friday, October 16 at 7 PM. The first 6,000 fans receive commemorative LED glow rods as professional hockey returns to New Mexico.
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MDT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Saturday,
October 17th, 2026
Rally Towel Giveaway
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Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MDT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Sunday,
October 18th, 2026
Team Poster Giveaway
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Puck Drops:
3:00 PM MDT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Friday,
October 23rd, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM PDT
(8:00 PM MDT)
Tahoe Blue Event Center
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Tahoe Blue Event Center
Saturday,
October 24th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM PDT
(8:00 PM MDT)
Tahoe Blue Event Center
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Tahoe Blue Event Center
Sunday,
October 25th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM PDT
(4:00 PM MDT)
Tahoe Blue Event Center
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Tahoe Blue Event Center
Friday,
October 30th, 2026
Rapid City Rush @ New Mexico Goatheads
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MDT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Saturday,
October 31st, 2026
Rapid City Rush @ New Mexico Goatheads
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MDT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Wednesday,
November 4th, 2026
Allen Americans @ New Mexico Goatheads
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MST
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Friday,
November 6th, 2026
Allen Americans @ New Mexico Goatheads
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MST
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Saturday,
November 7th, 2026
Allen Americans @ New Mexico Goatheads
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MST
Rio Rancho Events Center
at
Rio Rancho Events Center
Friday,
November 13th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Kalamazoo Wings
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
(5:00 PM MST)
Wings Event Center
at
Wings Event Center
Saturday,
November 14th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Kalamazoo Wings
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
(5:00 PM MST)
Wings Event Center
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Wings Event Center
Sunday,
November 15th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Kalamazoo Wings
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM EST
(1:00 PM MST)
Wings Event Center
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Wings Event Center
Thursday,
November 19th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
10:30 AM PST
(11:30 AM MST)
Tahoe Blue Event Center
at
Tahoe Blue Event Center
Friday,
November 20th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM PST
(8:00 PM MST)
Tahoe Blue Event Center
at
Tahoe Blue Event Center
Saturday,
November 21st, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM PST
(8:00 PM MST)
Tahoe Blue Event Center
at
Tahoe Blue Event Center
Wednesday,
November 25th, 2026
Florida Everblades @ New Mexico Goatheads
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MST
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Friday,
November 27th, 2026
Florida Everblades @ New Mexico Goatheads
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MST
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Saturday,
November 28th, 2026
Florida Everblades @ New Mexico Goatheads
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MST
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
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